Who is the real executive head in a parliamentary form of government?
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The real executive head of the government in a parliamentarian government is the Prime minister.
Functions and Powers of the Prime Minister are summarized below:-
1. He proposes the names of the members of his political party to President for appointment as Ministers.
2. He decides the distribution of charge to various ministers and can reshuffle their cabinet also.
3. He presides over the meetings of Cabinet and can change the decisions taken therein.
4. He can suggest the President of India about the resignation or removal of any Minister from his Cabinet.
5. He also controls and directs the functioning of Ministers in the Cabinet.
6. He can resign anytime and can suggest the President of India to dissolve the Cabinet. He can suggest the President to dissolve Lok Sabha and to organize fresh elections.
Prime Minister can suggest the President about appointment of the following:-
1. Comptroller and Auditor General of India
2. Attorney General of India
3. Advocate General of India
4. Chairman and members of UPSC
5. Selection of Election Commissioners
6. Members and chairman of Finance Commission
Rights/Powers with regard to Parliament of India:
Prime Minister is the leader of the lower house and can exercise following powers:
1. He decides the foreign policy of the country.
2. He is the speaker of the Central Government.